Ricky Kidd Talks With Fellow Exoneree Laquanda "Faye" Jacobs Unfortunately Ms Jacobs was not able to join us for this broadcast but we will have her on at a later date. Instead host David Bell spoke to Ricky Kidd about his case and the legal issues and unethical conduct that led to his release, as well as his plans for the future. Who better to talk to someone who has been exonerated from a wrongful conviction that someone who has lived the horror themselves. The Midwest Innocence Project website has this to say about the case of Laquanda "Faye" Jacobs - On the evening of February 9, 1992, police picked up Faye Jacobs for questioning in the case of an aggravated robbery and shooting that occurred earlier that afternoon. Witnesses had described the shooter as in her thirties, with scars under her eyes, and wearing pants and a coat – Jacobs, then 16 years old, was still in the white dress she’d worn to church that morning. After gunshot residue tests of Jacob’s hands came back negative, Jacobs picture was shown to a witness who could not identify her and she was subsequently released. Nine days later, the witness who…

The Other Collateral Consequences; Subconscious Effects of Incarceration The impact of the criminal justice system on employment, housing and voting is well known. But what about the other collateral consequences? The ones that implant themselves in our subconscious and continue to shape how we view persons in the system and how they view themselves for decades after the court-imposed sentence ends. Nicole Price, the owner of Lively Paradox. Nicole is a present day realist but eternal optimist who works with leaders all over the globe - helping them understand their unconscious biases so that we can dismantle systems of oppression one brick at a time. The mission of Lively Paradox is to cultivate perceptive leaders through accountability, self-awareness and intention. They offer high performance workshops and keynote engagements to empower executive professionals and managing directors with the operational tools needed to navigate human-centered leadership. Take the test - https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html Host David Bell will be joined by Nicole Price to will discuss how to recognize these subconscious blind spots in ourselves, how they impact people in our society and what we can do to break free from this mental prison. Lively Paradox Phone - (800)914-9205 Website - http://livelyparadox.com/ Want to discuss…

In The Executioner's Shadow The new documentary In the Executioner’s Shadow casts a penetrating look at the consequences of the death penalty through three powerful stories - the rare perspective of a former state executioner who comes within days of executing an innocent person; a Boston Marathon bombing victim who struggles to decide what justice really means; and the parents of a murder victim who choose to fight for the life of their daughter’s killer. As the battle to overturn capital punishment comes to a head in the U.S., this provocative film challenges viewers to question their deepest beliefs about justice. As wrongful convictions, botched executions, and a broken justice system inch further into the spotlight, we must consider: What is justice? What part should the death penalty play? Hosts Elyse Max and Pat Bartholome talk with Rick Stack co-producer of In the Executioner's Shadow about the film, and the issue of capital punishment at the national and state level. Rick is a Communications Professor and activist, working to end the death penalty. To see a trailer for the film, to arrange a showing or to purchase the film go to - http://intheexecutionersshadow.com/ Challenging E-Carceration Challenging E-Carceration aims to change…

Local Homelessness Advocate Troy Robinson Troy Robinson is homeless and has shown the community around 35th and Prospect that sometimes those with the least can make the biggest difference. Troy has been collecting clothes, food and more then sharing them with others in need. What Troy is really sharing is love thy neighbor as a way of living the life you have. True revolution is born out of love and maybe that is why the police have given Troy so much trouble. If you are interested in contacting Troy to help his efforts you can call him at 816-655-8733 or check check out his activities on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/troy.robertson.986?fref=search&__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAT8vuUMcvJJnZXqsQ7G9d5jZYL3YX_egjPhY6wuSqRtOkXeOWNyHkipGjdxBaSyAZYMZS9YOTDuf9d MO CURE Conference - Impact of Incarceration on Women and Children Some states actually spend more on incarcerating citizens than they do educating them. While those costs have an impact on taxpayers, having a loved one behind bars is even more expensive financially and emotionally. The Department of Corrections often treats family members as suspects and their vendors gouge families with outrageous charges for trying to keep their loved ones healthy and connected. This year the MO CURE Conference will focus in on the Impact Incarceration has on Families. Host Keith…

"Jail Bond Bills" are illegal In Missouri postponed The Help KC - There Is Hope For Life In And Out Of Prison... postponed It is very unusual when both of our guests are unable to be present for our broadcast. It is even more unsual if we don't find out until it is time to go on air. We will try to get them both on a future broadcast. That is why we were forced to quickly find something in our archive to fill the hour. Below you have descriptions of the two archive interviews we did broadcast. First we play an interview Arlin Buyert did with Professor Brian Daldorf about his work teaching prisoners poetry and then Teresa Wilke talks with Romona Harris of A Broken Rose Organization about their work with Women and Children who are moving out of domestic violence. Brian Daldorph, Mentoring Prison Poets We replay an interview from June of 2018 Brian Daldorph has been involved with prison poetry programs at the Lawrence Jail and the Kansas Penitentiary at Lansing, KS. He is the Editor/Poetry Editor of Coal City Review, an Independent Literary Review published annually by the Coal City Review Press. The 2018 edition…

Ricky Kidd, Free At Last And Looking For Justice For Other Wrongfully Convicted Citizens This is the first picture EVER of my Boy with his Dad!! *Ricky Kidd and His Son Austin August 14 at 11:45 AM BREAKING: Circuit Court Judge Daren Adkins has issued an order finding Ricky Kidd is innocent and that the State withheld evidence in violation of Brady v. Maryland. The Court has ordered that Ricky Kidd be released or retried within 30 days. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for Ricky Kidd whose conviction for murder was overturned after 23 years of incarceration. It took over 10 years of work by the Midwest Innocence Project, who used 50 + UMKC law students to finally put together the evidence to Free him. Ricky of course played a big role in his own exoneration by working in the law library to learn what he needed to do to aid in his defense. Ricky also used his time behind bars to develop his artistic talents, learn about business, write poetry and plays, but most importantly he mentored and helped other prisoners learn h=what they need to do in their own defense. Host Jeff Humfeld talks with…

Jenkins v City of Jennings In 2015 eight plaintiffs filed suit against the City of Jennings. The complaint alleged that impoverished city residents were jailed solely because of their inability to pay court fines and fees from traffic and other municipal violations. No meaningful inquiry was made of their ability to pay, and the City officials arbitrarily decided how much a particular debtor should pay before being released. The City never provided attorneys for the plaintiffs, who were indigent. The plaintiffs alleged that they were taunted daily by jail guards, were forced to clean the jail without monetary compensation to get extra food, and that the cells were filthy and overcrowded. Despite passing all the relevant exams, one plaintiff was unable to join the Navy because of her outstanding fines and fees. The case was settled December 2016. The agreement included, Settlement Fund: $4,750,000.00, $10,000 to each class representative, Per Diem damage award for each day spent in the Jennings Jail for class members: $416.61 and Class members court fines and fees forgiven Host Teresa Wilke talks with Michael-John Voss the Co-Founder and Director of Special Projects at ArchCity Defenders about Jenkins v City of Jennings a groundbreaking case that…

Holding Amy McGowen, and all Prosecutors, Accountable With the release this week of another wrongfully convicted man we look at the issue of Prosecutorial Misconduct, in particular that of Amy McGowen former Jackson County Prosecutor who nows works in the Douglass County, KS Prosecutor's office. Ms McGowan not only withheld evidence in the case of this latest overturned conviction there are a number of other cases of hers out of Jackson County that show indications of misconduct. Today's Host is Latahra Smith of the KC Freedom Project. She is joined by Ester Holzendorf of Consolidated Social Work Services and Sankofa for KC, Beverly Livingston of Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters and by phone Sahj Kaya of Free Ma People, oh, and you as we will open the phone lines for your comments and personal stories. Our panel will discuss prosecutorial misconduct in Jackson County, MO, the types of misconduct that have occurred and how we as citizens can hold these public servants accountable for their misdeeds. Go fund Me for Ricky Kidd - https://www.gofundme.com/f/ricky-kidd-reunited-after-23-years?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_dn_cpgnstaticsmall_r&fbclid=IwAR0_Y-PkhMHiM2CBeNb821tAKBIOTIXWAV52SZSBi37FJCRMiyvg7DmhzXQ Do You Want to hold Amy McGowan Accountable? http://www.holdamymcgowanaccountable.com Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel - 3327 American Ave Jefferson City, MO 65109 Office - 573-635-7400…

Bobby Bostic Doesn't Want Kids Making The Same Mistakes He Did Bobby Bostic is serving the longest sentence in Missouri given to a juvenile for non-homicide offenses. At 16 years old Bostic and his accomplice robbed a group of people delivering Christmas presents and shot two then later carjacked another woman. No one was seriously injured in the incidents but after rejecting a plea deal Bostic was convicted in 1997 and sentenced to 241 years by former St. Louis Circuit Judge Evelyn Baker. Judge Baker has since come to regret the sentence she gave him and even joined an ACLU appeal. During his more than 20 years of incarceration Bobby Bostic has grown up and with input from others who were sent to prison at a young age developed a program to teach today's young people how to avoid the “school to prison pipeline". Bobby is looking for organizations that work with at risk youth that would be interested in using his 16 point program drawn from personal experience to redirect young people down a different path. Host Elyse Max talks with Bobby Bostic about his program, Juvenile Lifers Without Parole Speak, which he believes has the power to prevent…

Family United Transportation Services – Connecting Families With Their Incarcerated Loved Ones No one goes to prison alone, their family is affected in a variety of ways and staying connected with one's family while incarcerated is one of the most important factors in reducing recidivism. Many poor families cannot afford to make the trip to visit their incarcerated loved ones and public transportation is often expensive and doesn’t go where they need it to. Prison administrations often make it difficult to visit and prisoners are transferred to facilities far from their families for institutional reasons. Family United Transportation Service provides services to families with loved ones incarcerated in Missouri and Kansas correctional facilities. They believe in family unity and putting families first as well as offering exclusive services to senior citizens and others who desire to travel with us for personal needs. On today’s show host Latahra Smith talks with Audra McCloud of Family United Transportation Services. They provides transportation for visits to incarcerated loved ones in both Kansas and Missouri. If you want to find out more about their services you can contact them - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Family-United-Transportation-Service-393847840673670/ phone – 816-533-5622 email – [email protected] The TIPS Hotline Is Heating…